Rogers Creek Fault is Waiting By David Bolling With the nation’s focus on the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles, the last thing anyone wants to read about, think about or prepare for is another big California earthquake. But the harsh reality is that California is... Continue
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As of mid-afternoon on February 4, 2025 Sonoma Valley had nearly 6" of rain during this current series of storms. The creeks are running high. Sonoma Plaza has some flooding. Now NOAA has issued yet another Flood Watch for Thursday, predicting that the Valley may... Continue
As part of its General Plan update, the City of Sonoma has scheduled a public workshop focused on proposed changes to land use in Sonoma. Following direction from the City Council and the Planning Commission this past fall, changes in land use have been proposed... Continue
Our visiting raptor species include eagles, hawks, falcons, osprey, kites, owls and a number of others. Raptors are distinguished by their sharp claws or talons and cutting beaks, keen eyesight and superb flying abilities. As our seasons change from warm to cold and back again,... Continue
Moody's Analytics, the company that provides economic analysis, credit risk data, and risk management solutions recently released a report on Sonoma County. Examining employment, job growth, affordability, and the economy, the report identifies the major challenges facing Sonoma County. Among its findings: Healthcare is still... Continue
With colder weather expected over the next few days, the County of Sonoma, in partnership with the City of Sonoma, will open an Emergency Warming Center on Monday and Tuesday nights. Located at 151 First St West at the City of Sonoma Emergency Homeless Shelter... Continue
At a special meeting last night, Sonoma’s City Council approved a resolution of intent to transition from At-Large elections to District-Based elections for City Council. The vote was unanimous, with Jack Ding absent. The resolution was prompted by a perceived threat of potential litigation over... Continue
We think the late Val Robichaud would be pleased. Since June, when we published the first edition of the Sonoma Valley Sun newspaper under the new editorial team of David Bolling, Larry Barnett, Anna Pier, and Alyssa Conder, we’ve made steady progress. The number of... Continue
Sonoma Valley is home to dozens of locally owned and operated businesses that provide employment, local taxes, and add vibrancy to our economy. In this age of the Internet, appreciating and patronizing our small business community is not just a good idea, it’s essential. So... Continue
Sonoma County hosted a webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 19, to update landlords about their responsibilities under a new tenant protection ordinance recently adopted by the Board of Supervisors. The webinar was an opportunity for landlords in unincorporated areas of Sonoma County to learn about their... Continue